Oba of Lagos Alleged Anti-Igbo Threats - Palace Issues Statement

You must have read the alleged threat to Igbos attributed to the Oba of
Lagos ..He reportedly said if they vote PDP candidate,Jimi Agbaje,they
would die in 7 days. Click HERE if you missed the gist. In a statement issued by the Palace ,they clarified the Oba's statement..Read belowTHE PALACE MAKES FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON THE STATEMENT BY THE OBA OF LAGOS.

‎My attention has been drawn to a publication in a national newspaper
where HRM Oba Riliwanu Akinolu was alleged to have threatened Igbos in
Lagos to make them vote for Ambode.

Last Sunday, all honorary Eze Ndigbos in Lagos paid a courtesy call to
HRM Oba Akinolu. At the meeting the visitors praised the Oba for his
fatherly support for and cooperation with Igbos in. Lagos. They assured
him of their continued good neighborliness with other tribes in Lagos
and support everything that’ll further strengthen that harmony.
Oba Akiolu on his part acknowledged the enviable performance of Governor
Fashola and his contribution to the growth of investments in Lagos. He
gave the assurance that he is not disturbed or angry with South-East and
South- South votes for President Jonathan as perceived by the Eze
Ndigbos. The Obas thereafter called on the Igbos chiefs to show
appreciation to Lagos State by supporting his candidate Mr. Ambode for
continuity of excellence as they have earlier promised.

He assured them of his continued support‎ and assistance where needed
and the meeting ended with the traditional breaking of kolas, alligator
pepper, and bitter kola and pouring of liberation on the ground. It was
within this context that that the tradition of Lagos with regard to the
lagoon came up. It was noted that whoever works against the throne and
the interest and peaceful co-existence of Lagos would end up in the
lagoon as per tradition.

2.Oba Akiolu stated further that the Igbo people have not betrayed the
throne. Lagos has also not betrayed the Igbo people. Lagos has done so
much to make the Igbos comfortable and to prosper. For this, we expect
reciprocal respect and understanding. The Oba of Lagos prays that the
Lagoon and the throne will continue to bless and protect all those who
reside and visit Lagos.

3. Oba Akiolu is the father of all irrespective of tribe, religion or
political persuasion. In Lagos, we have an old traditional proverb that
relates to the Lagoon. The Lagoon is unique to Lagos. The proverb
stresses the need for unity and understanding when you do business in an
environment and in this case when you live and do business in Lagos.

Oba Akiolu prays for peace for the land of Lagos and prosperity for all its inhabitants.